Senior Reporter – Legal Publishing

Lipton Media; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal publisher in London seeks a Senior Reporter to cover legal and financial news. The role includes writing articles, supporting award ceremonies, and maintaining industry relationships. Candidates should have 1-2 years of reporting experience, preferably in the legal sector, and be degree educated from a Russell Group university. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a reporter, ideally within the legal market.
• Willingness to learn about complex subjects quickly.
• Previous journalism experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, report and write daily articles for law firms’ audience.
• Support on strategic projects and milestone awards.
• Stay current on business of law and financial-legal news.
• Develop relationships with industry members.
• Boost subscription engagement with impactful coverage.

Skills

Strong communication and language skills

Storytelling ability

Interest in finance and law

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree from a Russell Group university

Job description

Senior Reporter – Legal Publishing

Hybrid (1 day in the office)

London

Leading legal publisher seeks a talented senior reporter to join their London‑based team. Our client is the leading practice‑area research and rankings, insights, and awards provider for global law firms.

Their focus on financial & corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and tax provides differentiation and intelligence for practitioners who depend on highly specialised, cross‑border collaboration between law firms and corporate counsel.

The primary function of the role is writing news, analysis, trends, Q&As and other pieces for the subscription‑based website and weekly newsletters. The successful candidate is expected to be out in the field meeting contacts, attending industry events, chasing down leads and producing daily articles.

Key responsibilities:

• Pitch, report and write daily articles for the client’s audience of primarily law firms.
• Support on strategic projects and milestone awards ceremonies.
• Stay abreast of the latest business of law and financial‑legal news and understand the impact on law firms.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with key members of the industry, conducting regular calls and meetings.
• Help boost subscription engagement with impactful coverage.

Experience Required:

• Strong interest in developments at the intersection of finance and law.
• 1‑2 years of experience as a reporter, ideally within the legal market.
• Degree educated – minimum of a 2:1 from a Russell Group university.
• Willingness to learn about complex subjects quickly.
• Previous journalism experience.
• Strong communication and language skills and storytelling ability.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.